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1940s Maps of Garrett County, Maryland

Explore 28 historic maps of Garrett County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Garrett County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Garrett County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Garrett County, MD maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Grantsville, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of Grantsville, 1966 Print
    1946 Grantsville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the historic National Pike and timbered heights. Genealogists can locate family-named features such as Zehner Hill, Yoder School, and the remote Dunghill Church.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1947 Map of Sang Run, 1960 Print
    1947 Map of Sang Run, 1960 Print
    1947 Sang Run
    1960 Print · USGS
    Garrett County highlands at the end of the 1940s reveal a mountain economy transitioning from isolated farms to hydroelectric power. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Sisler Cem, Elder Sch, and rural congregations at Pine Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Barton, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Barton, 1964 Print
    1947 Barton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland's coal country comes into focus in the 1940s as industry and wilderness meet along the slopes of Big Savage Mountain. Genealogists can trace family sites from Barton to Pekin Nikep PO, including St Gabriels Cem and several local mines.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of McHenry, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of McHenry, 1965 Print
    1947 McHenry
    1965 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high country and the early shoreline of the lake are captured here just after the war. Local researchers can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Beachy Sch, Glendale Cem, and the settlement of Accident.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of Friendsville, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Friendsville, 1965 Print
    1947 Friendsville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Maryland's mountainous panhandle meets Pennsylvania and West Virginia in this mid-century study of the Youghiogheny valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Thomas Cemetery and Emberson Cemetery, or rural schoolhouses like McCabe School.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Bittinger, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of Bittinger, 1966 Print
    1947 Bittinger
    1966 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high ridges and river headwaters are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain communities of the Allegheny Front. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote landmarks like Blackhawk Sch, the Meadow Mountain Mission, and Murphy Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1947 Map of Avilton, 1968 Print
    1947 Map of Avilton, 1968 Print
    1947 Avilton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Maryland's high mountain ridges and the historic Mason-Dixon boundary are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate old mountain homesteads, the Avilton Sch, and rural cemeteries like Merrbach Cem or the Blocher Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Accident, 1982 Print
    1947 Map of Accident, 1982 Print
    1947 Accident
    1982 Print · USGS
    Maryland's high plateau comes into focus at the middle of the century, centered on the historic National Road and the uniquely named town of Accident. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Kaese Mill, Sausman Mine, and several rural Cem locations throughout the Bear Creek valley.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Cumberland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of Oakland, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Oakland, 1958 Print
    1948 Oakland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's mountain economy is on full display in the late 1940s, centered on the Youghiogheny River and the Baltimore and Ohio R R. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Oakland, the rural Sines Cem, and the industrial rail town of Crellin.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Table Rock, 1962 Print
    1948 Map of Table Rock, 1962 Print
    1948 Table Rock
    1962 Print · USGS
    Garrett County high country and the West Virginia borderlands appear here as they were just after the war. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Sunnyside School and Gnegy Church or follow the Western Maryland Railroad through Wilson.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Deer Park, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Deer Park, 1965 Print
    1948 Deer Park
    1965 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's mountain landscape in the late 1940s reveals a transition from a rail-centered economy to a rising recreation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like King Cem, local landmarks like the Deep Creek Ski Lift, and old mountain schools.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Accident, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Accident, 1966 Print
    1948 Accident
    1966 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high ridges and small mountain communities are captured here in the late 1940s as the regional timber and milling economy thrived. Researchers can trace historic family locations like Turney Cem, local industry at the Swanton Mine, and early transport along the National Pike.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Kitzmiller, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Kitzmiller, 1966 Print
    1948 Kitzmiller
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the heights of Backbone Mountain are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the coal-country settlements of Kitzmiller, Elk Garden, and East Vindex alongside several family-named cemeteries and landmarks like Mt Zion Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of McHenry
    1949 Map of McHenry
    1949 McHenry
    1949 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's mountainous lake country is captured here in the late 1940s as the shoreline of Deep Creek Lake continued to shape local life. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like Beachy Sch, the Thayerville Lookout Tower, and family burials at Glendale Cem.
  46. 1949 Map of Friendsville
    1949 Map of Friendsville
    1949 Friendsville
    1949 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia appear here in the late 1940s, centered on the growing Youghiogheny Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks along the Mason And Dixon Line, from Thomas Cem to the early roads of Friendsville.
  49. 1949 Map of Avilton
    1949 Map of Avilton
    1949 Avilton
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands in the late 1940s are defined by high ridges and mountain crossroads like Avilton and Piney Grove. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch Cem, Blocher Cem, and the old Avilton Sch.
  52. 1949 Map of Grantsville
    1949 Map of Grantsville
    1949 Grantsville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Garrett County highlands and the Pennsylvania border are captured here just after the war as the mountain economy transitioned from timber and mining to modern transit. Genealogists can trace family names through Maple Grove Cem, Bevansville, and rural landmarks like The Dunghill.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1949 Map of Table Rock
    1949 Map of Table Rock
    1949 Table Rock
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Garrett County highlands and the West Virginia borderlands meet here in the late 1940s, split by the massive ridge of Little Backbone Mountain. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Beckman Cem, Gnegy Ch, or the vanished schoolrooms of Lyndale Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1949 Map of Kempton
    1949 Map of Kempton
    1949 Kempton
    1949 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Maryland-West Virginia border comes into focus in the late 1940s, highlighting the industrial rail corridor along the Potomac River. Genealogists can trace the rural landscape around Kempton, Henry, and the historic Fairfax Stone monument.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1949 Map of Sang Run
    1949 Map of Sang Run
    1949 Sang Run
    1949 Print · USGS
    Maryland's western highlands come to life in the late 1940s as the Youghiogheny River cuts through the forest. Genealogists and historians can trace Cranesville and Sang Run, find family-named peaks like Lewis Knob, and locate Sister Cem.
  64. 1949 Map of Bittinger
    1949 Map of Bittinger
    1949 Bittinger
    1949 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high mountain plateaus are captured here in the late 1940s as rural life centered around upland farms and state forest lands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Murphy Cem, Bear Hill Sch, and the Meadow Mountain Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1949 Map of Deer Park
    1949 Map of Deer Park
    1949 Deer Park
    1949 Print · USGS
    Garrett County's high ridges and growing resort shorelines are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail and road networks expanded. Researchers can trace family sites like Mayle Cem and Wonderly Cem or find vanished rural schools like Spring Glade Sch and Wilson Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1949 Map of Barton
    1949 Map of Barton
    1949 Barton
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial coal valleys of Western Maryland are shown here just after the war, where the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad links communities like Barton and Moscow. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like St Gabriels Cem and Bartlett Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1949 Map of Accident
    1949 Map of Accident
    1949 Accident
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands near Accident are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a rural landscape of ridges and milling sites. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Turney Cem, the Rich Sch, and old industry at Kaese Mill.
    2 unique versions available
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